'Gene maps' could mean tailor-made treatment

A hospital in London has begun gene-napping patients, potentially paving the way for individualised treatments of certain diseases.

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Published 22 June 2010 11:36am

Updated 23 August 2013 2:09pm

Source: SBS, BBC

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A hospital in London has begun gene-mapping patients, a process that many health experts believe will lead to individualised treatments of certain diseases.

It's ten years since the first genome was mapped, and the technology is closer than ever to affecting patients, which may mean targeted medicines to suit individuals.

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